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Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes represent a composite pipe variant comprising a thermosetting resin matrix and reinforced glass fibers. This amalgamation imparts strength and rigidity to the pipes, with the matrix serving to shield the fibers from potential damage. GRP pipes find extensive application in diverse sectors like sewer systems, drainage networks, potable water lines, and industrial pipe systems.
The primary resin types used in Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes encompass epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, among others. Epoxy, a crucial material in pipe manufacturing, is employed for its role in creating durable pipes. These pipes are specifically utilized in the chemical, oil, and gas industries for fluid transportation purposes. Epoxy resin, a polymer with reactive prepolymer containing epoxide groups, is pivotal in various applications, including water treatment, sewage piping, chemical processing, oil and gas transportation, pumping systems, marine and offshore operations, alongside other multifaceted applications. Such pipes cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including chemical, oil and gas, construction, wastewater management, and other specialized domains.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the GRP pipes market by increasing costs of imported resins, glass fibers, curing agents, and manufacturing equipment used in composite pipe production. Infrastructure and industrial projects in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven pipe manufacturing. These tariffs are raising project costs and affecting procurement cycles. However, they are also encouraging domestic composite production, regional material sourcing, and technological innovation in GRP pipe manufacturing.
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The glass reinforced plastics (grp) pipes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.8 billion in 2025 to $6.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of municipal water and sewage networks, growth of industrial fluid transport systems, rising replacement of metal pipelines, increasing adoption of composite materials, expansion of chemical processing facilities.
The glass reinforced plastics (grp) pipes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in water infrastructure modernization, rising demand for sustainable piping solutions, expansion of oil and gas transport networks, growing focus on low-maintenance pipe systems, increasing adoption in marine and offshore applications. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of corrosion-resistant piping systems, rising demand for lightweight composite pipes, growing use of grp pipes in water infrastructure, expansion of high-pressure industrial applications, enhanced focus on long-term pipe durability.
The growing demand for energy and water resources is expected to drive the glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe market. Rising population levels and industrialization are increasing the need for energy and water, which in turn drives demand for robust and durable piping solutions. GRP pipes are widely used in industrial applications due to their high strength and stiffness, making them suitable for energy and water distribution systems. For instance, the United Nations reports that renewable energy demand is projected to rise by 60% by 2030, while global energy consumption is expected to increase by 50% by 2035. Therefore, the growing need for energy and water resources is propelling the GRP pipe market.
Companies in this market are increasingly leveraging strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings and improve supply chain efficiency. Strategic partnerships involve collaborative agreements between two or more organizations to achieve specific objectives while remaining independent entities. For example, in November 2023, Antec, Inc., a US-based company, partnered with AMIBLU Holding GmbH, an Austria-based GRP pipe manufacturer. This collaboration enables Antec to streamline the supply chain for producing digesters, reducing both construction time and costs for biogas plants.
In September 2023, the Wietersdorfer Group, an Austria-based construction and manufacturing company, acquired O-Tek Internacional, a Colombia-based GRP pipe manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allowed Wietersdorfer to expand its product portfolio to include glass fiber reinforced plastic pipes, strengthening its position in the GRP pipe market.
Major companies operating in the glass reinforced plastics (grp) pipes market are Amiblu Holding GmbH, Future Pipe Industries, Composite Pipes Industry, Hobas Pipe Systems, Enduro Composites, Fibrex Corporation, Graphite India Pipes, National Oilwell Varco Fiberglass Systems, Ershigs, Shandong Longquan Pipeline Engineering, Zhejiang Zhongfu Lianzhong Composites, Sarplast GRP Pipe Systems, Hengrun Group, Balaji Fiber Reinforce, Shreya Industries, KCH Services, Belco Manufacturing, Augusta Fiberglass Coatings, Plasticon Composites, CGH Belgium Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass reinforced plastics market in 2025. The regions covered in the glass reinforced plastics (grp) pipes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the glass reinforced plastics (grp) pipes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The glass-reinforced plastic pipe market consists of sales of glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester and phenolic resin. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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